Realizing I bought too many bags of fresh cranberries, I decided that baking a cake with some of them would be a good idea.

As cranberries pair well with apples, I quickly adapted my go-to dairy free “all in one bowl” apple cake recipe, to fit the addition of fresh cranberries, by baking it longer, and on lower temperatures.

Using hard apple cider gave the batter a lighter texture, and enhanced the flavor and aroma of the apples, while cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, added more layers of aroma to the cake.

This simple homey cake will delight anyone who enjoys moist and tangy fruit cakes. The cake can be served as a light dessert for lunch, and is also perfect for serving at breakfast or brunch. Try it and enjoy.